Take 3 lbs of pork butt and cut into 1-1.5 inch thick steaks. Then cut these in half into strips.
Put strips into a large mixing bowl. Top the top put 1 cup of white sugar.
Then put 1/8 tsp (3 drops) of red food coloring on top of the sugar.
Put some disposable gloves on and then work the food coloring into the sugar and then into the meat. Once it's distributed, add 2 tbsp of water and continue to work the sugar into the meat.
Once at temperature, put char sui pork on the grill indirect and allow to grill for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, flip and baste the char sui - then grill for another 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, flip and baste again.
Then take off the grill to rest for 15 minutes. These should be roughly 180F internal when they're done.
Then slice thin and enjoy!
Notes
All 5 spice powders are different - the one I linked is my favorite and I've tried dozens.The one I use has a forward flavor of star anise/licorice - I find that a little goes a LONG way.